Sydney English Academy Courses and Prices

 
At the Sydney English Academy it is possible to study on a Student visa, working Holiday visa or Tourist visa.

Available English Courses

Exam Courses

English + Activities

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Small, friendly classes

 


General English Full Time

Full time 8.45am - 1.10pm / 2.00pm - 3.00pm, 25 hours / week (includes 3 hours supervised study).

Our full time General English course focuses on spoken English, pronunciation, listening, reading and writing skills. Our aim is to develop your fluency, accuracy and confidence in these areas.

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New friends

 


General English - Part time

 

This course is not available to people travelling on Student Visas.

Part Time: (8.45am - 12.10pm) 15 hours / week - content as for full time course.

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Personalised tuition


Cambridge Exam Courses FCE and CAE

8.45am - 1.10pm / 2.00pm - 3.00pm, 25 hours / week (includes 3 hours supervised study).

These intensive course prepares students for the internationally recognised Cambridge First Certificate exam. With a maximum of 12 per class, our students receive a high level of personal tuition, and can focus on individual problem areas during supervised study and a fortnightly interview with a teacher.

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   IELTS Preparation Course

  8.45am - 1.10pm (20 hours/week)

   This intensive course prepares students for the internationally recognised IELTS examination. The course focuses on the four components of the examination, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Course duration is 12 weeks.

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English and Learn to Surf

This course is not available to people travelling on Student Visas.

Study English in the morning (8.45 - 12.10), then attend a two-hour surfing lesson 3 afternoons per week at Manly's accredited surf school.

Lessons are conducted a few minutes walk from the school and students are provided with surfboard and wetsuit. You'll be up and surfing in no time!

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Learn to surf


 


Learn to surf


English and Scuba Diving

This course is not available to people travelling on Student Visas.

Students attend part time morning English classes (25 hours/wk) for two weeks while completing the PADI Open Water Dive Course spread over two weekends. Diving instruction is conducted by a fully accredited local dive school. Students must have an intermediate level of English or above.


(Students must undergo a diving medical. This must be conducted by an Australian registered doctor. The cost of this is not included in the course price. Estimated price: $50).

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English & Diving


Study Tours

We can arrange a study tour to suit your group's area of interest, with English classes in the morning and excursions and activities in the afternoon.

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Fun and study


INDIVIDUAL TUITION (1:1) 

1:1 or 2:1 lessons can be arranged on application. These lessons can be designed to focus on specific language skills (for example speaking, pronunciation) or English for Specific Purposes (for example Tourism, Business).

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COURSE DATES 2011

New courses start on the first Monday of each month however students may join a class on any Monday.

New Courses Start:
January 4 (2011)
January 31
February 28
March 28
April 27
May 23
June 20
July 18 
August 15
September 12
October 10
November 7    December 5 *

* Please note that December is a short course due to the Christmas holidays.

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Cambridge FCE and CAE Dates 2011

FCE Course Starts:

  • Starts Jan 4  Exam Date Mar 12
  • Starts Mar 21  Exam Date Jun 14
  • Starts Sep 12 Exam Date Dec 6

CAE Course Starts:

  • Starts Jan 4 Exam  11 Mar
  • Starts Mar 21 Exam Date 15 Jun
  • Starts12 Sep Exam 7 Dec

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   FEES 2011 (Download Date and Fee 2011)

General English Full Time

2-8 weeks
9-12 weeks
13-23 weeks
24-35 weeks
36+ week

$340 pw
$335 pw
$330 pw
$320 pw
$310 pw

   

General English Part Time: $290 pw

 

English Plus

English plus Surging

$450pw

English plus Diving $1250 (does not inlude cost of medical check)

 

Private tuition: $130 per hour

 

FCE and CAE Cambridge course

10weeks course

$3400

12 weeks course $4080

 

IETLS Preparation Course
*Minimum enrolment 2 weeks depending on availability

12 weeks course $4080 ($340 pw)
 

 Material fee includes course book

 

General English
2-6 weeks
7-12 weeks
13-20 weeks
21-30 weeks
31 weeks +

Cambridge
Course Books and Material fee
Exam fee

IELTS
Material fee


$70
$100
$150
$220
$240


$150 
$368


$100

 

 

 Accommodation prices

Homestay placement fee:
Homestay changing fee
Backpacker/hostel placement fee

Homestay for 18+years
Single room
Twin/Double Share
Homestay for under 18
Single room
Twin room

Guardianship placement fee*
Gardianship Weekly fee*

$200
$100
$100


$260pw $37 pd
$220pw $32 pd

$280pw $41 pd
$240pw $35 pd 

$230
$40pw, $6 pd

*Parents of students under 18 must nominate guardian living in Sydney who will be responsible for the welfare of the student or request SEA's guardianship service.

Hostel / Backpacker accommodation.

Minimum age 18

Manly Backpackers www.manlybackpackers.com.au

Manly Boardriders www.boardriders.com.au

Dormitory (4 – 6 ) from $ 180 to $350 (peak Christmas period) per week. Prices are seasonal and a price can be given on application. 

Peak season 23/12/2010 to 17/01/2011 is $ 350 per week.

Self contained Budget Accommodation. 

Manly Bungalow.  www.manlybungalow.com   From $ 450 to $ 750 per week per twin or double rooms.  Contains kitchenette and some with ensuite.   Prices are seasonal and a price can be given on application.

 

Guest Houses

Periwinkle Guesthouse.  www.periwinkle.citysearch.com.au      
(Single from $
120 per night including breakfast)

 

All other fees/costs

Enrolment fee:
Airport Transfer
OSHC
$180
$125
$40.00 per month 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
 

COURSE DATES 2012

New courses start on the first Monday of each month however students may join a class on any Monday.

New Courses Start:
January 3 (2012)
January 30
February 27
March 26
April 23
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 13
September 10
October 8
November 5, December 3 *

December 24 to 28: Christmas Holiday. School reopens 21 December 2012

* Please note that December is a short course due to the Christmas holidays.

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Cambridge FCE and CAE Dates 2012

FCE Course Starts:

  • Starts Jan 3  Exam Date Mar 10
  • Starts Mar 19  Exam Date Jun 12
  • Starts Sep 10 Exam Date Dec 4

CAE Course Starts: 

  • Starts Jan 3  Exam Date Mar 17
  • Starts Mar 19  Exam Date Jun 13
  • Starts Sep 10 Exam Date Dec 5

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Public Holidays 2012:

January 2: New Year's Day
January 26: Australia Day
April 6 and 9 :  Easter 
April 25: ANZAC Day
June 11: Queens Birthday
August 6: Teacher's Hoiday
October 1: Labour Day 
December 24 to 28: Christmas Holiday
School reopens 31 December 2012

FEES 2012 (Download Date and Fee 2012)

General English Full Time

2-8 weeks
9-12 weeks
13-23 weeks
24-35 weeks
36+ week

$340 pw
$335 pw
$330 pw
$320 pw
$310 pw

   

General English Part Time: $290 pw

 

English Plus

English plus Surging

$450pw

English plus Diving $1250 (does not inlude cost of medical check)

 

Private tuition: $130 per hour

 

FCE and CAE Cambridge course (includes material fee and exam fee)

10weeks course

$3918

12 weeks course $4598

 

IETLS Preparation Course
*Minimum enrolment 2 weeks depending on availability

12 weeks course $4080 ($340 pw)
 

 Material fee includes course book

 

General English
2-6 weeks
7-12 weeks
13-20 weeks
21-30 weeks
31 weeks +

Cambridge
Course Books and Material fee
Exam fee

IELTS
Material fee


$70
$100
$150
$220
$240


$150 
$368


$100

 

 

 Accommodation prices

Homestay placement fee:
Homestay changing fee
Backpacker/hostel placement fee

Homestay for 18+years
Single room
Twin/Double Share
Homestay for under 18
Single room
Twin room

Guardianship placement fee*
Gardianship Weekly fee*

$200
$100
$100


$260pw $37 pd
$220pw $32 pd

$280pw $41 pd
$240pw $35 pd 

$230
$40pw, $6 pd

*Parents of students under 18 must nominate guardian living in Sydney who will be responsible for the welfare of the student or request SEA's guardianship service.

Hostel / Backpacker accommodation.

Minimum age 18

Manly Backpackers www.manlybackpackers.com.au

Manly Boardriders www.boardriders.com.au

Dormitory (4 – 6 ) from $ 180 to $350 (peak Christmas period) per week. Prices are seasonal and a price can be given on application. 

Peak season 23/12/2010 to 17/01/2011 is $ 350 per week.

Self contained Budget Accommodation. 

Manly Bungalow.  www.manlybungalow.com   From $ 450 to $ 750 per week per twin or double rooms.  Contains kitchenette and some with ensuite.   Prices are seasonal and a price can be given on application.

 

Guest Houses

Periwinkle Guesthouse.  www.periwinkle.citysearch.com.au      
(Single from $
120 per night including breakfast)

 

All other fees/costs

Enrolment fee:
Airport Transfer
OSHC
$180
$125
$40.00 per month